Burning Spear - Christopher Columbus / Man In The Hill (Live)

Name: Burning Spear - Christopher Columbus / Man In The Hill (Live)
Uploaded: 2022-02-21T02:16:23+00:00
Duration: 11 min 25 s
Channel: Hans Guevara
Description: In this live reggae chant, the performer repeatedly denounces Christopher Columbus as a liar, emphasizing that Columbus never truly discovered Jamaica…

21 Feb 2022 · 11 min

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In this live reggae chant, the performer repeatedly denounces Christopher Columbus as a liar, emphasizing that Columbus never truly discovered Jamaica. The chant interweaves harsh criticism of the explorer with enthusiastic praise of Jamaica, using rhythmic repetition and call‑and‑response cues that invite audience participation. The performance showcases a confrontational yet celebratory tone, blending political commentary with reggae’s characteristic chant style.

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Yes, he's a liar. Oh, tiaplastik la haya. Yes, he, yes, he, he's a liar. Christy po! Christy po! Christy po! Christy po! Christy po! He's a liar! A liar! He's a liar! The liar! The liar! In other words— how about me? Shut up now! He never discovered Jamaica. He never. He's a liar. Nice, nice, nice, nice Jamaica. Sweet, sweet, sweet, sweet Jamaica. Oh, I want to go high in love, Jamaica. Discover, he never discovered Jamaica, he never Amine! Talk to me, people! Talk to me! Reggae physician live up in the hills. Yeah, wait, are you feeling that?